Overview
William S. Johnson and Dennis M. Allen provide a complete guide to estuarine and coastal zooplankton in North America and the first comprehensive guide to the zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The scholarly treatment presents technical information in a user-friendly format that facilitates rapid and positive identification. Coverage includes most common zooplankton (and many phytoplankton) of this region. The authors provide detailed instructions for identifying taxa as well as the ecological information to place them in context. The introductory chapters on zooplankton biology and on coastal habitats permit the book's use as both a guide to identification and as a text or supplemental text in marine biology courses. Key Features* High-quality line drawings that indicate the distinguishing features of most taxa* Use of coloration or movement to help identify living specimens* Information on biology, distribution, and ecology with each identification* Extensive references and suggested readings* Instructions for easy and inexpensive ways to collect and observe zooplankton Designed specifically for classroom and laboratory use, this book is indispensable for teachers and students of Atlantic and Gulf Coast marine biology. It should also prove useful to professional biologists and amateur naturalists with an interest in zooplankton.
Full Product Details
Author: William S. Johnson ,
Dennis M. Allen ,
Marni Fylling
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.658kg
ISBN: 9780801881688
ISBN 10: 0801881684
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 09 February 2005
Recommended Age: From 17
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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General
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
<p> An extremely useful guide... An indispensable book for teachers, students, and professionals working in marine biology and oceanography. -- Northeastern Naturalist
An indispensable reference for every course on marine biology that is given in this part of the world. -- Jan Reid Monoculus 2005 This well-edited primer offers a concise and convenient compendium. -- Marsh Youngbluth Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin 2005 An extremely useful guide... An indispensable book for teachers, students, and professionals working in marine biology and oceanography. Northeastern Naturalist 2004
Author Information
William S. Johnson is a professor of biological sciences at Goucher College. Dennis M. Allen is director of the Baruch Marine Field Laboratory, and a research professor at the Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences, University of South Carolina.
